Elaine Retholtz will be offering MBSR Essentials in the Fall of 2022, This is the first step in the MBSR Teacher Training pathway as delineated by the Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC).
In this ten week program, students:
* attend all sessions as a participant/observer of an MBSR program (includes orientation, all eight week sessions plus the All-Day session)
* participate in ten concurrent professional training seminars
In this first step in the MBSR Teacher Training pathway teacher trainees engage fully in the 8-week MBSR program as participants and as observers. In addition, they engage with other trainees and the instructor in a 3.5 hour seminars exploring the underpinnings, approach, and teacher qualities in which the program is steeped. Full attendance at all sessions is required, excluding emergencies or weather cancellations.
While completion of this training does not authorize you to teach the 8-Week MBSR curriculum, it will provide a solid foundation to teach introductory mindfulness classes. MBSR Essentials will be accepted as satisfying the first step on the MBSR teaching teacher training pathway by any member of the Mindfulness Teacher Training Alliance or the Global Mindfulness Collaborative, including the Center for Mindfulness at Brown. Click here for a full description of the MBSR Teacher Training Pathway.
Pre-requisites
- Previous participation in an 8-week MBSR course
- A minimum of one 5-7-day residential meditation retreat*
- A minimum of two years of personal meditation practice
*Each application will be evaluated on its individual merits.
Dates
Essentials of MBSR Opening Seminar: Thursday, September 22nd, 6:00 - 9:30 pm ET
MBSR 8-Week Class Orientation: Wednesday, September 28th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
MBSR 8-Week Classes: Wednesdays, October 12th - December 7th, 6:30- 9:00 pm (skip November 23rd
Thanks giving week)
Essentials of MBSR Seminars: Thursdays, October 13th - December 8th from 6:00-9:30 pm (skip November 24th Thanksgiving Day)
Essentials of MBSR Closing Seminar: Thursday, December 15th 6:00 - 9:30 pm
MBSR Class Information: (live, online via zoom)**
Orientation: Wednesday, September 28th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
MBSR Class Dates: Wednesdays, October 12th - December 7th from 6:30- 9:00 pm (skip November 23rd - Thanksgiving week)
MBSR Daylong: Saturday, November 19th from 9:30 am - 5 pm
**There may be an opportunity for those local to NYC to participate in an in person MBSR class on Wednesday mornings.
Commitment Required
This is an intensive course! Attendance at all MBSR classes and seminars is required, in addition to the MBSR Class ongoing practice assignments between classes, there are readings, journaling and other assignments.
NOTE: Cohorts are limited to just 12 teacher trainees.
Tuition: $2,200.00 Payment plans and financial aid are available but limited.